A two-way street: Corporates might not realise it now, but they need startups
Sidelining our early-stage startups poses a big risk to the possibility of having more later-stage startups in the future.
There’s never been a better time to build a startup in Australia, says Antler managing partner Bede Moore
In the past few months, the startup industry has suffered a couple of setbacks. But there has never been a better time to build a startup in Australia.
The endless quest for investment is killing good startups
Fundraising has somehow become the norm in startupland but is receiving investment killing off good startups prematurely?
Here’s what the (successful) accelerators of tomorrow will look like
Both Telstra and BlueChilli recently announced a reduced commitment to startups. So, does this say something about the future of accelerators?
The ‘little and subtle things’ keeping women out of startups — and what to do about them
Many 'little and subtle things' work together to keep women out of startups, according to Jacqui Barrett, a partner at Hall & Wilcox’s Frank Lab startup accelerator.
A work experience program was the secret sauce that took our business global
As a startup co-founder, I can understand reluctance to consider work placements for university students. But here's why you should jump right in.
WeWork at our own pace: It’s time for venture capital to slow down
The world of venture capital has taken a bit of a beating recently, thanks to the highest-profile misstep when WeWork has unable to get its IPO away.
The mainstream media sneers at success and revels in failure — and it feeds a culture of mediocrity
One of the greatest threats to our lifestyle, our economic success and our way of life is our almost religious commitment to a culture of mediocrity.
Barriers from the outset: Why the government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative is unlikely to succeed
The Boosting Female Founders Initiative aims to remove barriers to entry for women startup founders and to help them access finance.
Facebook’s moderators are speaking up, but Zuckerberg allegedly thinks they’re being “overdramatic”
Reports of Facebook moderators’ appalling working conditions have been making headlines worldwide, with workers saying they are burning out.
Why blockchain is the answer to the Australian carbon market’s shortcomings
Introducing blockchain technology to the carbon market’s processes would boost transparency, security, efficiency, and integrity.
Untitled Goose Game’s viral success shows what Australia’s indie game creators can do — if they have support
Funded through Film Victoria, Untitled Goose Game is an indication of what the Australian games industry is capable of with funding and support.
